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Ep 073: Being Your Own Boss

April 18, 2021 by Bob BorsonLeave a Comment

Ep 073: Being Your Own Boss

At one time or another, most architects think about opening their own architectural office. There are all sorts of reasons why this makes sense, but it obviously isn’t the right path for everyone. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Do you want to be an Architect?, Episodes, Life in General, Observations, PodcastTagged With: a day in the life, Architects, architects office, architectural studio, career, Do you want to be an Architect, Podcast

Ep 072: Architectural Disconnect

April 4, 2021 by Bob BorsonLeave a Comment

Ep 072: Architectural Disconnect

How old were you before you learned that architects exist? Do you remember that class you took in elementary school that talked about architects and architecture? Of course, you don’t … because for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architect Skills, Architecture School, Career, Design Studio, Do you want to be an Architect?, Education, Episodes, PodcastTagged With: a day in the life, Architects, architectural studio, career, design studio, Do you want to be an Architect, Podcast

“Help” and “Service” are Not The Same Thing

March 29, 2021 by Bob BorsonLeave a Comment

“Help” and “Service” are Not The Same Thing

Even though they might seem like the same thing, "Help" and "Service" are not the same thing. It is not at all uncommon for me to be doing one thing when, without provocation, my mind decides to do … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architect Skills, Design, My Work, Observations, ResidentialTagged With: a day in the life, being a part of the design process, bob borson, conversations

Ep 071: Architects on the Job Site

March 21, 2021 by Bob BorsonLeave a Comment

Ep 071: Architects on the Job Site

For some architects, being on the job site is a vital part of their work process, while for others, they see job site visits as a series of obligations fraught with increased liability. I personally … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architect Skills, Architects, Career, Construction, Episodes, Observations, PodcastTagged With: a day in the life, architects office, career, Construction Observation, Podcast

Residential Architecture 101: Shower Design

March 15, 2021 by Bob BorsonLeave a Comment

Residential Architecture 101: Shower Design

Welcome to Residential Architecture 101: Shower Design - a new post in a long-dormant series that I am already regretting putting together. While I think a post like this will ultimately be extremely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architect Skills, Architectural Graphics - The Series, Construction, Design, Graphics, Observations, Residential, Residential Architecture 101Tagged With: architectural sketching, being a part of the design process, design, details, Residential Architect

Phone Call or Email?

March 1, 2021 by Bob BorsonLeave a Comment

Phone Call or Email?

Phone call or email? I ask myself this question a few dozen times a day now - not because I don't know which one I prefer, but I'm starting to think that maybe I don't know which one is the correct … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Design Studio, Life in General, Observations, OfficeTagged With: architects office, bob borson, career, design studio, what?

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